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Aliwal Shoal overview

Wrecks:

• The Nebo
• The Produce

Reefs:

• Cathedral
• North Sands
• The Pinnacles
• Raggie Cave / Shark Alley
• South Sands

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Scuba Diving at Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

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Dive Site: North Sands

Location: Aliwal Shoal, Umkomaas, South Africa

Description: Reef

Depth: 12 - 15 metres (40 - 50 feet)

Visibility: 20 metres (65 feet)

Rating: ****

With and average depth of 12m and a maximum of 15m this flat, sandy part of the reef provides the opportunity to see rays, skates and sand sharks of all sizes. In winter, groups of raggies often congregate close to the large overhang on the southeast side.

Melt du Plooy, PADI Open Water

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